There are many development issues that are common in emerging economies, as are many of the solutions delivered by inclusive businesses.

Creating business models for replication has helped address many social issues. At Shell Foundation, replicating models at an industry level has helped tackle issues as diverse as energy access, sustainable mobility and job creation.

Husk Power Systems (HPS), which provides power to remote villages in Bihar by converting discarded rice husk into electricity, is looking to design, install and operate small scale power plants for people in East Africa. Husk Power Systems has been a Shell Foundation partner since 2008, and has over 75 operational plants in Bihar.

Pradeep Pursnani, Deputy Director, Shell Foundation, avers that there are many development issues that are common in emerging economies, as are many of the solutions delivered by inclusive businesses.